[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 87 (Friday, May 25, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1153]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


         THANKING MR. PHIL NICHOLS FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE HOUSE

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 24, 2007

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, on the occasion of his 
retirement this month, I rise to thank Mr. Phil Nichols for his long 
career of outstanding service to the U.S. House of Representatives.
  Phil Nichols has been an employee of the House for 31 years. During 
that time, he has earned the respect and admiration of his fellow co-
workers. Phil is a person of great character and will leave behind a 
legacy of professionalism, hard work and dedication to this 
institution. His list of accomplishments is far too lengthy to include 
in this tribute.
  However, one major accomplishment of Phil's was his contribution to 
the team that upholstered the two chairs used by the Vice President of 
the United States and the Speaker of the House for every State of the 
Union speech.
  Phil's retirement is bittersweet. The House will lose an individual 
who from day one of his employment made a long term commitment to 
excellence. His performance has always been exceptional and above and 
beyond expectations. His legacy will live on in the Chamber of the U.S. 
House of Representatives as we wish him many wonderful years of happy 
retirement.

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